Leukemia

Patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms can enroll in the ongoing CADENZA trial, which is investigating the safety and efficacy of the novel agent pivekimab sunirine in patients with the rare blood cancer.

The FDA’s decision allows patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome — types of blood cancer — to continue enrolling on the TakeAim Leukemia trial.

The Food and Drug Administration put a full clinical hold on a study of the novel drug FHD-286 in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome after study data showed an increase in a potentially fatal side effect.

Adding the investigational cancer drug lanraplenib to Xospata, if found to be effective, may broaden treatment options for patients with relapsed/refractory FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.

From “EastEnders” star Samantha Womack announcing her breast cancer diagnosis in a tribute to Olivia Newton-John to a famous fashion designer’s death from liver cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

“Love Story,” the story about a young woman who falls in love and then dies of cancer, affects me differently now than it did when I was a teenager and no experience with either love or cancer.

From the late YouTuber “Technoblade” being honored by the Sarcoma Foundation of America to a country singer making a leukemia survivor’s dreams come true, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

The tablet version of Calquence, which was approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic leukemia and relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, may be taken alongside other drugs to reduce gastric-related side effects.

Enrollment has begun on a phase 3 clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of an investigational cell therapy in patients with acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

From actors Tony Dow and David Warner dying from cancer to a cancer survivor rappelling a building in the name of awareness and fundraising, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

The findings support future studies of assessing the safety and efficacy of the novel drug-chemotherapy combination as a maintenance strategy following stem cell transplantation across a range of blood cancers, according to the study authors.

A first-in-human trial is investigating the safety and efficacy of the novel CAR-T cell therapy in patients relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Spring 2022 brought in some landmark blood cancer approvals from the FDA. Here is a roundup of the therapies recently approved by the FDA that patients may have missed.

Tibsovo plus Vidaza led to survival benefit for patients with IDH1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia, according to findings from the AGILE clinical trial.

After I was diagnosed with cancer, I started to feel like a burden to my loved ones. So, I wrote a letter urging them to continue on with other aspects of their lives.

The combination of Tibsovo and Vidaza improved progression-free survival and overall survival and presented a favorable safety profile for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

The FDA approved Vidaza for the treatment of pediatric patients with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.

From PGA Tour golfer Justin Thomas’ new sun-protection line to soap opera actress Marnie Schulenburg’s breast cancer death and the first child to receive CAR-T cell therapy celebrating 10 years cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Ilene Galinsky, ANP-BC, "had the courage to fiercely stand up for her patients’ best interests despite conventions of rank, seniority and arbitrary rules," a colleague said.

Treatment with a novel monotherapy in a patient with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia was effective enough that a successful, as indicated by a significant reduction in bone marrow blasts, stem cell transplant was performed.

On this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, a cancer nurse explains how her son’s leukemia diagnosis transformed her work, her research and her outlook on life.

Recent study results showed that the use of a remote monitoring device worn on the upper arm may help patients with blood cancers seek assistance for serious complications while receiving intensive treatments.

In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, an expert unpacks cancer risks for individuals with Down syndrome and analyzes the results of a recent study about mortality risks for childhood survivors later in life.

Patients with Down syndrome have an increased risk for leukemia during childhood, and toxicities related to treatment may be more common in this patient population.

From a Procter & Gamble shampoo and conditioner recall due to the presence of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, to heartwarming acts of holiday kindness for cancer survivors and their families, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.